About Us
The Mixing Bowl has been in business for 25 years. We have worked hard and remained committed to our passion for food and our will to inspire our clients. Creating menus that are specifically suited to your needs is what we do best. Over the years, we have established ourselves as one of Ottawa’s top catering companies.
We are the preferred caterer to many Embassy’s and top dignitaries in the area. Our personalized service professional staff and dedication to our clients throughout the years has continued to propel us forward. We remain one of Ottawa’s most respected caterers and look forward to continue serving our clients for many years to come.
Come to know us by taste…
Chris Chris Chris,
Where do we begin? We hoped to write to you sooner but writing this email felt like a daunting task considering the extreme gratitude, and honestly, the awe, that we have for you and your team. I wish I had had a chance to catch you when you popped by on Saturday so I could at least share some initial thoughts.
The beginning - from the beginning of our communication with you, you stood out as a salt-of-the-earth, incredibly professional, and personable individual to deal with. Not only that, but the pride you take in your work and the high expectations you have for the quality of food and services provided by your business were clear. The difference between you and other caterers in the initial stages of obtaining a quote was palpable. In an industry that breeds companies whose main motivators are profit and competition, you are clearly motivated by providing high quality experiences to real people. Your honesty, kindness, knowledge, and flexibility, made us so proud to work with you.
The food - every single bite on Saturday was perfect in quality and crafted with care. Our guests RAVED about the food and are still reaching out to us to share how good everything was. The buffet was abundant, fresh, and tidy at all times. Having such incredible food on such an important day really made our whole experience that much more special. From the passed canapes to the late night snack, there was variety and flavour throughout.
Your team - this is where it's especially hard to find the words to express our gratitude. Janet and the rest of your team were truly outstanding and we were blown away by their professionalism, efficiency, and kindness. As much as Janet was the lead for our catering on Saturday, she honestly felt like a mother-figure throughout the night. On top of being a highly competent professional, she was warm and caring to our every need, often checking in with one or both of us that we were happy and enjoying our evening. When I was a bit tearful and overwhelmed before the ceremony, she reassured me and asked if I needed anything. This level of care is above-and-beyond any expecations we had for catering and a clear refleciton of who she is as a person. The rest of your team was incredibly impressive as well, and each of them embodied the sort of kind-natured personality and skillful service that we now associate so strongly with The Mixing Bowl. Please pass on our extreme gratitude to each of them for their hard work and excellence on Saturday.
With sincere gratitude,
Hannah and Connor
Study of beets
"Your execution was fantastic.... the food was delicious, your staff very friendly and efficient.... and above all you really got the vision! Thank you again!"
– Doug and Sue
"We have heard many compliments on the food, from the appetizers to the pies. The seamless service and professionalism with which you and your staff managed the beverage and appetizer service, and then the meal was much appreciated.
Everything worked out beautifully, and the high standard with which you co-ordinate your service is exemplary."
– Jennifer
"The food was beyond belief!... I recommend The Mixing Bowl to everyone and any future events we have will be catered by them hands down!"
– Kelly
"The décor, the presentation, the food, the service… EVERYTHING was beautiful and delicious!"
– Chantal and Jeff